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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.46, 9,447.50 and 1,916.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.46, 9,447.50 and 1,916.15 is: 2,873.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.46 : 9,447.50 = 1,916.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.46/9,447.50 = 1,916.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.46x = 9,447.50 × 1,916.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.46x = 18,102,784.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,102,784.68/6,299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.70

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